The similar phrase 'Worldly Christianity' is one used by Bonhoeffer. It's J Gresham Machen that I want to line up most closely with. See his Christianity and culture here. Having done commentaries on Proverbs (Heavenly Wisdom) and Song of Songs (Heavenly Love), a matching title for Ecclesiastes would be Heavenly Worldliness. For my stance on worldliness, see 3 posts here.

Lord's Day January 5 2020


We began the new year with two new year texts - Deuteronomy 31:8 and 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. I was glad they were so encouraging but then feared they lacked bite. W ehad communion first (John 13a). Both congregations were modest. There are still a lot away (Germany, Ghana, Brazil, Jamaica, India, The Philippines) but one or two who had been away were back. Plenty of others missing. Both deacons are ill. I can't remember when that happned last. We should be thankful that the three of us keep so well.

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